Indian Market 2024 Part 1
At the annual Indian Market in Sants Fe Native Treasures is a show that features many turquoise miners and traders. In this video Mike...
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Mike Ryan
- Aug 9
Guest Article: Use of XRF in Identification of Turquoise Treatment. Neil Ray
The Use of XRF in Analyzing for Turquoise Treatment Neil Ray (Neil Ray is a geologist who has been active in developing X Ray Florescence...
Mike Ryan
- Aug 8
The First American Turquoise Rush Part Two
Diorama of Pecos Pueblo. In Part Two Mike continues the story of the early turquoise miners and honors their contribution to the history...
Mike Ryan
- Aug 1
The First American Turquoise Rush
Cerrillos turquoise mined by San Marcos Pueblo. Readers of Turquoise in America Part One, The Great American Turquoise Rush, 1890-1910...
Mike Ryan
- Jul 28
A Geologists Explanation of Testing
Lander Blue and one Chinese Mike Ryan- There has been a great deal of interest in the X Ray Florescence (XRF) method of testing turquoise...
Mike Ryan
- Jul 22
Collections and Buying Turquoise
Gem grade Canderlaria from the Wayne Nelson Collection Provenance and grade are the two main determinants of price. One way to establish...
Mike Ryan
- Jul 20
Turquoise as an Investment
I had a thirty year career as a financial planner and investment advisor so I have some experience to draw on when it comes to...
Mike Ryan
- Jul 13
Gem Grade Part Two
Gem Grade Pilot Mountain Grading turquoise is difficult. In this video Mike discusses the highest grade, the elusive Gem Grade, and we...
Mike Ryan
- Jun 16
Best of the Callais Collection
Very High Grade Godber Burnham. In this video Mike describes the Callais Collection and we see some high grade selections.
Mike Ryan
- Jun 6
Turquoise Grade
The same mine may show different grades. In this video Mike looks at different grades from Thunder Mountain. Gem Grade Thunder Mountain
Mike Ryan
- May 31
Interview With Joshua Bingham
Gem Grade Thunder Mountain. Joshua is a master jeweler known for his use of fine turquoise. In this interview he explains his process and...
Mike Ryan
- May 24
C.G. Wallace and Turquoise
C.G. Wallace had a storied career as an Indian trader. He was also important to the turquoise trade. In this video we learn why.
Mike Ryan
- Apr 29
Bisbee Part Three
Bisbee is an iconic turquoise, the favorite of many. In this video Mike discusses the early period and we see some photos from the...
Mike Ryan
- Apr 13
Thunder Mountain and Grasshopper
Thunder Mountain are two lesser know turquoise mines in Nevada with low recent production but showing some beautiful turquoise. Shown is...
Mike Ryan
- Mar 26
Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley is a rare turquoise with a mysterious past. In this video Mike discusses the history and we see some beautiful turquoise.
Mike Ryan
- Mar 6
Villa Grove
Villa Grove has a long and storied history. In this video Mike discusses Villa Grove and we see some beautiful turquoise. Pictured are...
Mike Ryan
- Feb 28
Identification of Turquoise and Grade
Turquoise identification is difficult. In this new study there is evidence that testing for trace elements provides a reliable footprint...
Mike Ryan
- Feb 14
What is Beauty? An Update.
The stories of turquoise unfold before us in a never ending stream. As a historian I no longer finish one story to have it continued by...
Mike Ryan
- Feb 13
Papoose Turquoise
Papoose is a little known turquoise mine with very small production. In this video Mike tells a bit about the history and we see a...
Mike Ryan
- Feb 8
eBooks Publication
Turquoise in America is the first comprehensive history of turquoise covering one hundred thirty years in three volumes. These physical...
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